Josh Sparks
Longview,WA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Transport Driver at Wilcox & Flegel, adept in enhancing driver safety and efficiency, and fostering team development. Demonstrated leadership through effective coaching and technological proficiency, significantly contributing to operational improvements. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and promoting a strong work ethic, ensuring compliance and excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Transport Driver
Wilcox & Flegel
Longview, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Performs driver duties alongside providing immediate leadership and support.
- Collaborates with Transport Driver Manager and other Leads to enhance driver safety and efficiency.
- Monitors and records driver performance during ride-alongs to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducts site specific safety audits
- Provides coaching for effective use of technological advancements.
- Engages in L10 Transport Leadership Meetings to address wins, obstacles and prospects.
- Consistently acts in accordance with and models our core values
Transport Driver
Wilcox & Flegel
Longview, US
02.2017 - Current
- Execute thorough pre-and post-use safety checks on essential machinery.
- Knowledge of and proper handling and disposal of Hazardous Materials
- Operating equipment as well as loading and delivering fuel in a safe and efficient manner
- Established sustainable rapport with associates and customers.
- Embraced changes during company's strategic transformation.
- Ability and knowledge of using new technologies
Laborer/Driver/Technician
Jacob Environmental
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Parking lot striping (measure and execute from blueprints)
- Line jetting
- Knowledge and understanding of vacuum trucks
- Parking lot/road de-icing
- Grease receptor cleaning/replacement
- Basic landscaping/yard maintenance
Service Technician
TPI
Longview, US
01.2008 - 06.2016
- Service 50-75 accounts per week, 150 units (including 8 mill sites; PPE required)
- 9 person team: shop inventory/stocking, daily maintenance for 10 auto fleet
- Reporting & disposal of 1k-1.5k gallons of waste per week
- Inventory management/safety training for 10+ cleaning agents
- Book keeping & on-site customer transactions
- Forklift experience
Screen Press Operator
SPNW
Longview, US
07.2005 - 01.2008
- Product knowledge & safety training for 25+ chemicals, including spray adhesives, inks, cleaners, emulsions, solvents
- 3 person team: product production, press operation
- Adobe experience (decal printing)
Education
Graduate -
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA01.2005
Skills
- Effective coaching, mentoring and development skills
- Ability to produce quality work as an individual as well as a member of a team
- Performance-Focused
- Good judgement
- Encourages Self-Responsibility in Others
- Flexible, adaptable and agile
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- TWIC
- DOT Medical Card
- WA Boater Edu. card
- CDL Class A
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Received the first official "Star Award" for "going above and beyond"
Timeline
Lead Transport Driver
Wilcox & Flegel
12.2023 - Current
Transport Driver
Wilcox & Flegel
02.2017 - Current
Laborer/Driver/Technician
Jacob Environmental
06.2016 - 01.2017
Service Technician
TPI
01.2008 - 06.2016
Screen Press Operator
SPNW
07.2005 - 01.2008
Graduate -
Kelso High School
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